On the 24th July we’re taking part in a special gig on the Fringe of the
24th International Congress of History of Science, Technology and Medicine in Manchester.

Come to the Jabez Clegg on the Manchester University campus for a night of the funny side of the history of science and medicine, MCed by the man who started Bright Club, Steve Cross from UCL. Doors will be open from 8.30 and the gig starts at 9pm! It’s £2 to get in.

It can’t have escaped your notice that Christmas is around the corner. That most magical of days when families come together to celebrate the birth of Santa Claus and exchange presents of valuable coal and citrus fruits. As part of the festivities Bright Club, the night where researchers become stand-up comics for one night, brings you a selection of choice brain/laughter treats in the shape of:

Bright Club is the comedy gig where University researchers try their hand at stand-up for the first time. They’re joined by experienced pro comics, as compere and headliner, to guarantee a brilliant night out!

Peter Antonioni, economist and thinker about the future
Mat Paskins, historian of science and thinker about the past
Matt Davis, neuroscientist and thinker about thinking
Tom Oléron Evans, mathematician and thinker about elections
Claire Thompson, cultural linguist and thinker about people
And more tbc!

Since the University people are in the Bloomsbury Theatre this month, it’s time for a special gig looking outside academia for funny stories and amazing knowledge. This month Bright Club welcomes performers from the world of drama. Actors, writers, directors and techs will become stand-up comedians for one night to share the strange working world they wander through.

DETAILS:
The Bloomsbury Theatre is on Gordon St, near Euston station for all your tube, rail and bus requirements. The gig starts at 7.30pm on October 24th, so you’d better be there by 7ish to get yourself a drink first. Tickets are £8 and subject to a booking fee unless you buy from the box office in person. We don’t control the booking fee!